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Ministry of Steel
Focus on Innovation and Research to Produce New Age Steel
India Steel 2023 Conference Records Over 10,000 footfalls
Mumbai: 20 April 2023
The second day of the India Steel 2023 conference showcased the importance of the steel sector, with more than 10,000 footfalls and around 80 speakers attending the event. Sessions focused on policy frameworks, technology solutions, and circular economy practices aimed at achieving the government's ambitious targets for 2030 and 2047.
During the session "Technology Solutions for Enhancing Productivity and Efficiency”, participants discussed on finding out best course of action for the industry to focus on innovation and research to produce New Age steel. They averred that the challenge is to grow responsibly, as the world is focused on the India Steel growth story and views with a critical eye on how India will achieve growth with decarbonization commensurate with national objectives . Ms Ruchika Chaudhry Govil, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Steel, moderated the discussion.
Earlier during the inaugural programme, Shri Subhrakant Panda, President, FICCI, called for urgent steps to increase capacities of existing mines and operationalize new ones for coking coal production.
During the session 'Conducive Policy Framework & key enablers for Indian Steel', which Shri Abhijeet Narendra, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Steel, moderated, the participants were unanimous on achieving the zero-emission regime through sustainable solutions. Noting that decarbonization would be the key driver to take the steel sector forward, the panellists stressed on prioritising research and development, creating indigenous technology, and promoting energy-efficient methods for steel production.
The valedictory session highlighted the importance of meeting global goals ,balancing national priorities and considering the future generations while promoting greener growth.
In addition, two roundtables, - “Round table interactions of Secondary Steel Sector”, and on 'Circular Economy and By-product Utilization in Steel Industry' saw industry leaders discussing the crucial aspects to help the industry achieve the targets set by the Government for 2030 and 2047. The industry requested government support and action from the Ministry of Steel to achieve the set targets and reduce dependence on other countries for raw materials and technology. Presentations on the day showcased the technologies used by various steel companies to improve production and enhance efficiency.
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Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts searches in Maharashtra
The Income Tax Department carried out search and seizure operations on 22.12.2021 on two business groups of Nandurbar and Dhule districts of Maharashtra. These groups are engaged in the business of civil construction and land development. The search operation covered more than 25 premises spread across Nanndurbar, Dhule and Nashik.
During the search and seizure operation many incriminating documents, loose papers, and digital evidences have been found and seized.
In the case of entities belonging to the first group, the seized documents clearly reveal that they have resorted to large-scale suppression of taxable income by inflating their expenses, primarily by way of the claim of non-genuine sub-contract expenses and unverifiable old sundry creditors. The search team has detected that these subcontracts have been awarded to family members and their employees who have not rendered services in this regard. Evidence has also been gathered about unrecorded expenses incurred in cash. The preliminary investigation indicates that this group has evaded income to the extent of Rs. 150 crore on account of the above malpractices.
In the case of the land developers, it has been found that a substantial part of the land transactions have been carried out in cash which are not accounted for in the regular books of account. Further, incriminating documents evidencing receipt of ‘on-money’ on land transactions and cash loans exceeding Rs. 52 crore have been found and seized.
The search action has, so far, resulted in the seizure of unaccounted cash of more than Rs. 5 crore and jewellery valued at Rs. 5 crore.
Further investigations are in progress.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
DGCA launches Phase-1 services of e-GCA
Issue of Commercial Pilot License now automated; More than 700 aspirant pilots to benefit every year
Project e-GCA aims to provide speedy service delivery in a secure environment
Phase-1 services of the e-Governance  project of Directorate General of Civil Aviation  was launched by Shri Pradeep Singh Kharola, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, here today. Present at the event were senior officers of DGCA and Ministry of Civil Aviation. The services were launched on the new DGCA website .
With this launch, the issue of Commercial Pilot License  with Flight Radio Telephony Operators License  and Instrument Rating has been automated. The applicants would now be able to fill up their flying details through DGCA portal, after getting themselves registered. Subsequently, after getting the flying details verified by the Chief Flight Instructors / Dy. Chief Flight Instructors, the applicants would be able to submit their applications for issuance of CPL-A online to DGCA. The DGCA would, after scrutiny of the application, issue license in plastic card form with QR code having all the necessary details.
Rolling out the CPL-A in automated form would help in expediting the process of issue of these licenses and would do away with manual handling and processing of applications. With this roll out almost seven hundred aspirant pilots would be benefited every year.
Besides issue of CPL-A, issue of Class 1 renewal Medical Assessment to the aspirant pilots has also commenced though eGCA. This will facilitate timely issue of Medical Assessment Certificate to the aspirant pilots.
In subsequent phases, other services of DGCA will also be automated. The eGCA project is being implemented with TCS as Service Provider and PWC as Project Management Consultant. The project has been conceptualized for automation of the processes and functions of DGCA. The project will provide a strong base for IT infrastructure and service delivery framework. The project envisages an end-to-end solution including various software applications, connectivity with all the regional offices, a ‘portal’ for dissemination of information and for providing online and speedy service delivery in a secure environment. The project would enhance the efficiency of the various services provided by the DGCA and would ensure transparency and accountability in all DGCA functions. The eGCA project is expected to be completed by the end of year 2020.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister extends greetings on Milad-un-Nabi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended greetings on Milad-un-Nabi and said that may the spirit of brotherhood and kindness be furthered in our society.
The Prime Minister posted on X;
“Greetings on Milad-un-Nabi. May the spirit of brotherhood and kindness be furthered in our society. May everyone be happy and healthy. Eid Mubarak!”
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19: two more positive cases reported
One positive case of COVID-19 has been detected in New Delhi, and one has been detected in Telangana. The person from Delhi has a travel history from Italy, while the one from Telangana has a travel history from Dubai. Further details of his travels are being ascertained.
Both the patients are stable and being closely monitored.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
1875 Projects are on Project Monitoring Group  Portal as on 28.07.2022
Due to proactive steps by Government, 5119 issues pertaining to 1095 projects resolved
The number of Infrastructure Projects on Project Monitoring Group  Portal as on 28.07.2022 is 1875.
For monitoring projects of Rs. 150 Cr and above, the Government has put in place a mechanism called Online Computerised Monitoring System  under Ministry of Statistic and Programme Implementation .
The Government, after establishment of PMG, has taken proactive steps and resolved 5119 issues pertaining to 1095 projects. However, there are currently 634 projects on the portal which have shown time overrun, inter-alia, due to issues like Land Acquisition, Forest Clearance, Wild Life Clearance, Right of Way, Right of Use, Court Cases etc.
As far as the cost escalation is concerned the same can only be calculated on completion of projects.
The mechanism of Project Monitoring Group  is supported by a digital platform over which Project Proponents are able to update project related information and raise issues which can be seen by concerned State / Central Ministries on real time basis. This results in effective monitoring of projects and expeditious resolution of issues.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Shri Som Parkash, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
1,699 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 15,515
Active cases stand at 0.03%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.78%
2,252 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,44,33,389
1,272 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
92.86 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 1,24,628 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
CAQM reviews the progress of commissioning of gas infrastructure/ PNG/ CNG connectivity in the NCR
Switching over to cleaner fuels in NCR - A priority for the CAQM
CAQM directs CGDs to expedite commissioning of infrastructure
74.5% industrial areas in NCR has achieved gas connectivity and infrastructure
By September 2023, all industrial areas will be connected by gas infrastructure: CGD
The approved fuel list to be completely in force in NCR w.e.f. 01.01.2023
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR & Adjoining Areas  held a review meeting today with the eleven  City Gas Distributers  of NCR and Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas  to take stock of the status of commissioning of gas infrastructure/ PNG/ CNG connectivity in the Districts of the National Capital Region . Considering the compelling necessity to fight air pollution arising out of industrial activities and vehicles, CAQM has directed expeditious commissioning of gas infrastructure in the entire NCR well before the next winter season.
As per information available, the entire NCR has been divided into 24 GAs and same has been divided among 11 CGDs. The 11 CGDs are responsible for providing gas connectivity to the GAs allotted to them. These 11 CGDs are as follows:
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Indraprastha Gas Limited 
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- NCT of Delhi
- Gautam Buddh Nagar,
- Ghaziabad & Hapur,
- Meerut , Muzaffarnagar & Shamli
- Gurugram
- Karnal
- Rewari
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Adani Total Gas Limited 
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- Khurja
- Faridabad
- Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri &Mahendragarh
- Nuh & Palwal
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GAIL Gas Limited 
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- Meerut
- Taj Trapezium Zone
- Sonipat
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Indian Oil Adani Gas Private Limited 
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- Panipat
- Bulandshahr  Dist
- Bulandshahr , Aligarh & Hathras
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HPCL 
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i. Sonipat  and Jind
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BPCL 
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i. Rohtak
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Baghpat Green Energy Pvt Limited 
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i. Baghpat
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Torrent Gas Pvt Ltd 
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i. Alwar  & Jaipur
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Haryana City Gas  Pvt Ltd 
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i. Jhajjar
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Haryana City Gas Distribution Limited 
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i. Gurugram
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Haryana City Gas Distribution  Limited 
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i. Bhiwadi 
The NCR has a total 240 Industrial Areas out of which gas connectivity and infrastructure has been achieved in 74.5% industrial areas . In NCR there are 963 CNG Stations; 22,24,055 domestic PNG connections; 5,185 commercial PNG connections; and 5,361 Industrial Connections.
Switching over of industries in NCR to the “approved” clean fuels including PNG is a priority for the CAQM. The Commission has already directed the NCR State Governments to phase out coal from NCR and completely avoid use of coal w.e.f. 01.01.2023 . In effect, the approved fuel list shall be completely in force in the entire NCR w.e.f. 01.01.2023.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Air Force SASOs’ Conference
Indian Air Force Senior Air Staff Officers’  Conference was inaugurated by Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC on 02 Jul 20. The conference was conducted through video conferencing, in a first of its kind effort in the backdrop of the prevailing security environment and COVID-19 pandemic.
The CAS appreciated the operational readiness of IAF Commands and subordinate formations. He commended the effort put in towards integrated training of air warriors of all streams to meet the present and future operational requirements. The CAS while addressing the SASOs emphasised the need for further enhancing our operational capabilities as well as improving serviceability of mission critical systems. He highlighted the need for sustenance of existing fleets and optimum operational exploitation of new inductions in order to make IAF a formidable combat force.
The SASOs’ Conference which is held bi-annually, will be conducted on 02 & 03 Jul 20, wherein pointed discussions would take place towards operational capability enhancements, focused training to tackle contemporary challenges with available assets and automation efforts in the IAF.
AYUSH
Yoga in Helping Recovery of COVID-19 Patients
The Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy , has undertaken a research project to verify the efficacy of Yoga in facilitating early recovery of COVID – 19 patients in collaboration with Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi, AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Rishikesh and RML Hospital, Delhi.
Due to stringent restrictions on mass gatherings arising from the contagious nature of COVID-19, the theme for International Day of Yoga  2020 was adopted as ‘Yoga at Home, Yoga with Family’.
The Ministry of AYUSH made various online resources available on its digital platforms like the Yoga Portal and the social media handles like YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to provide ample opportunities for the people to learn Yoga from their homes.
The Ministry also organized the ‘My Life, My Yoga ’ i.e. the Jeevan Yoga video blogging contest with attractive prizes for the winners and runners-up. Additionally, the Ministry of AYUSH, in association with PrasarBharati, telecasted a trainer led Yoga session on DD National on the sixth International Day of Yoga.
Numerous online discourses on Yoga by prominent Yoga gurus and experts were also organized as a part of the promotional campaign for IDY 2020. 16 Yoga gurus and experts delivered their discourses from the 5th of June 2020 to the 20th of June 2020, which were streamed live on the official Facebook page of the Ministry of AYUSH.
Also, as a part of observation of IDY this Ministry has reached out to Gram Pradhans with suggested plan of action for Yoga promotion in villages. Common Service Centers  of the Ministry of Electronics & IT have also been roped in for promotion of Yoga in rural areas.
To facilitate training from home, daily telecast of the Common Yoga Protocol  was organized on DD Bharti for making more and more people familiar with CYP and preparing them for the main event.
Prominent celebrities from the entertainment industry gave promotional messages on Yoga, encouraging the people to be active participants from their homes in the IDY.
This information was given by the Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
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Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister to inaugurate DefExpo 2018 in Chennai on April 12
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Tamilnadu on April 12. He will inaugurate the 10th edition of Defence Expo, DefExpo-2018 in Chennai at Tiruvidanthal, in Kancheepuram district.
The tag line of DefExpo this year is “‘India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub” to showcase India’s capability in export of defence systems and components. More than 670 exhibitors including over 150 international exhibitors will take part in the DefExpo. MSME sector will have a fair representation this time around 15%.
Indian participation include majors like Tata, L&T, Kalyani, Bharat Forge, Mahindra, MKU, DRDO, HAL, BEL, BDL, BEML, MDL, GRSE, GSL, HSL, MIDHANI, Ordnance Factories, and many others. Major international companies including Lockheed Martin, Boeing , Saab , Airbus, Rafael , Rosonboron Exports, United Shipbuilding , BAE Systems , Sibat , Wartsila , Rhode and Schwarz  are among many others participating at DefExpo 2018.
The Prime Minister will also visit the Cancer Institute, Adyar in Chennai. He will unveil the plaque inaugurating the diamond jubilee building, palliative care centre  at Shriperumbadur, Day care center and nurses quarter at the Adyar Cancer Institute.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare chairs the inauguration ceremony of the 2021 MBBS Batch of AIIMS, Kalyani
“The Future belongs to Societies that invest in Healthcare”
“AIIMS Kalyani will prove to be a milestone in the field of health in West Bengal and will emerge as an institute of excellence soon”: Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar virtually chaired the inauguration ceremony of the 2021 MBBS Batch of AIIMS, Kalyani, here today.
Congratulating the students and the administration, the Union Minister of State expressed her happiness at the start of the third academic session of 2021 of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalyani, which is starting with a batch of 125 MBBS students.
Reiterating the history of AIIMS, the Union Minister of State said that it is the vision of our Hon'ble Prime Minister to establish AIIMS in every state. As a result of which, a total of 22 AIIMS approvals have been received so far. In addition to the establishment of AIIMS, priority has been given to the development of modern treatment facilities and an increase in the number of skilled doctors, so that affordable treatment can be provided to the poor, she added.
“Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi believes that the future belongs to societies that invest in healthcare. An example of this pious objective is the Kalyani AIIMS, which is being built at a cost of Rs 1,754 crore, which will be a 960-bed hospital spread over 179.82 acres. All India Institute of Medical Sciences has three pillars - Medical education in various subjects, Research in biomedical science and providing medical service of the highest level. There is no doubt that AIIMS Kalyani will prove to be a milestone in the field of health in West Bengal and it will emerge as an institute of excellence soon”, she further added.
She congratulated all the students who have secured good scores in NEET Exam 2021 and have taken admission in MBBS course of AIIMS Kalyani. Along with this, she also congratulated the parents of these future doctors of India, who have instilled the spirit of human service in their children. And, requested the people to work together and ensure that AIIMS, Kalyani works to its full potential. The Union Minister of State said that it is our collective responsibility that AIIMS Kalyani provides affordable medical services to the people of Bengal, so that, the vision of providing affordable medical facilities to the last mile is realised at the earliest.
Dr Chitra Sarkar, former Dean of Research at AIIMS, Delhi and President of AIIMS Kalyani, Dr Ramji Singh, Executive Director, AIIMS Kalyani and other senior professors, officers, students and family members of all the students were present in the meeting.
Ministry of Finance
Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman attends the Plenary Meeting of the International Monetary and Financial Committee of the IMF through video-conference
Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman today attended the Plenary Meeting of the International Monetary and Financial Committee , theMinisterial-level committee of the International Monetary Fund through video-conference.
The discussions at the meeting were based on IMF Managing Director’s Global Policy Agenda titled “Catalyzing a Resilient Recovery”. The members of the IMFC updated the committee on the actions and measures taken by member countries to combat COVID-19 and its adverse impacts.
Smt. Sitharaman, in her intervention at the meeting, briefly outlined the measures under the AtmaNirbhar BharatPackage to foster a quick and more robust economic recoveryin India. She mentioned that the V-shaped pattern of recovery is being seen in several high-frequency indicatorsincluding, manufacturing PMI that reached the highest level in last eight years in the month of September 2020, presenting a strong recovery prospect for the manufacturing sector. To stimulate consumer spending, measures worth $10 billion have been announced recently.
The Finance Minister also complimented IMF’s Managing Director Ms. Kristalina Georgieva and the IMF for providing wise counsel to the economies across the globe and felt that IMF’s assertion that a premature withdrawal of policy support could trigger liquidity shortfalls and insolvencies, is relevant.
Several low-income and developing countries are confronted with the challenge to protect and ensure livelihood for millions slipping below the poverty line. Smt. Sitharaman mentioned that recovery and rehabilitation efforts in these countries must not be allowed to be undermined in any manner.
The IMFC meets twice a year, once during the Fund-Bank Spring Meetings in April, and again during the Annual Meetings in October. The Committee discusses matters of common concern affecting the global economy and advises the IMF on the direction of its work. This year, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, both the Spring and the Annual meetings took place through video-conference.
Ministry of Defence
Maiden landing of DRDO-developed LCA Navy onboard INS Vikramaditya
After completing extensive trials on the Shore Based Test Facility , Naval version of Light Combat Aircraft  did a successful arrested landing onboard INS Vikramaditya at 1002 hrs today. Commodore Jaideep Maolankar conducted the maiden landing. Captain Dahiya was the Landing Safety Officer  and Cdr Vivek Pandey Test Director on ship whereas Gr. Capt. Kabadwal and Cdr Ankur Jain were monitoring the aircraft through telemetry from SBTF. LCA Navy has been developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation .
Secretary, Department of Defence R&D & Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy has congratulated DRDO, Aeronautical Development Agency , Indian Navy, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited , Council of Scientific and Industrial Research  and Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance  teams.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
327 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 44,998
Active cases stand at 0.10%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.71%
5,356 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,42,10,127
10,158 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
92.34 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 2,29,958 tests conducted in the last 24 hours